Tom Hardy Leads Paramount+ Crime Epic MobLand Into a Bloodier, Bigger Second Season
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Paramount+ Doubles Down on Its Grittiest Hit
Paramount+’s acclaimed crime drama MobLand is gearing up for a brutal new chapter. The streamer confirmed that the ten-part series—starring Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan—will begin filming its highly anticipated second season in late October.
In a candid chat with MovieWeb, Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), who plays Jan Da Souza, Harry Da Souza’s wife, couldn’t contain her excitement:
“I’m so looking forward to going back to film Season Two of MobLand. I loved, loved, loved it… I always wanted to play a gangster’s wife or a gangster, and then she came my way.”
Froggatt described the series’ first run as a career highlight, calling the ensemble “incredible” and hinting that season two will be even more explosive.
What’s at Stake in MobLand
Created by Ronan Bennett (Top Boy, The Day of the Jackal) and co-written by Jez Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari, Spectre), MobLand chronicles two warring crime families whose feud threatens to topple empires. Hardy’s Harry Da Souza—a streetwise fixer as dangerous as he is charismatic—finds himself caught in the middle, navigating betrayal and survival.
Bennett teased to reporters:
“Lines will be crossed — and lives too.”
That ominous promise has fans bracing for more bloodshed and moral compromise when the series returns.
An Empire of Talent
Season one drew attention for its powerhouse cast, which in addition to Hardy, Mirren, Brosnan, and Froggatt, included Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon), Lara Pulver (Da Vinci’s Demons), Anson Boon (Pistol), and Mandeep Dhillon (CSI: Vegas).
Hardy himself hinted at even grander ambitions for the saga. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, he said:
“The plan is definitely to see more seasons… There are international elements to organized crime, which are touched on in season one—the control of drugs, ammunition, weapons, people, and commodities that move through Europe, Africa, South America, and Pakistan.”
His comments suggest MobLand may expand beyond its current setting, tapping into the global networks that fuel real-world criminal empires.
Release Window and Fan Expectations
While Paramount+ has yet to announce a release date, the production timeline mirrors the first season’s—four months of filming followed by a swift post-production turnaround. If history repeats itself, fans might see Harry Da Souza’s return on their screens by mid-to-late 2026.
The renewal comes on the heels of strong critical praise and robust viewership, with fans lauding the show’s gritty aesthetic, labyrinthine plotlines, and Hardy’s commanding performance. Social media buzz suggests season two will be among the platform’s most-watched premieres yet.
For those who haven’t caught up, season one remains available on Paramount+. With its mix of betrayal, blood feuds, and powerhouse performances, MobLand’s sophomore season promises to raise the stakes, redraw alliances, and—true to Bennett’s warning—cross more than just lines.
